Activity guide
Print and use Seed Catalog Word Cards word cards
This seed catalog activity pack uses large-print cards about seed packets, tomatoes, flowers, order forms, garden plans, mailboxes, spring planting routines, and kitchen table browsing. It supports sorting, conversation, simple worksheets, and relaxed activity-table use without requiring exact recall.
- 5 minutesWarm upShow Seed Catalog, Seed Packet, Order Form, or Garden Plan. Ask which cards feel familiar or easy to picture.
- 10 minutesSort the cardsPlace the cards into Seed Items, Vegetables, Flowers, Places, or Memories. Use broad groups and accept more than one reasonable answer.
- 10 minutesConversation promptsChoose several prompts about seed packets, tomatoes, flowers, order forms, garden plans, mailboxes, and spring planting routines. Keep answers short, story-based, or choice-based.
- 5 minutesWorksheetUse one matching, circling, sorting, or short-note worksheet task.
- 5 minutesCloseAsk each person to choose one seed catalog card that feels friendly, useful, or familiar.
Word card preview
Start with the cards first. The prompts and worksheet stay available only as support material for a longer session.
Large-print word cards
Planting Chart
Seed Items
Worksheet preview
Sorting activity Sort the cards into Seed Items, Vegetables, Flowers, Places, or Memories.
Circle the familiar words Circle familiar words from this group: Seed Catalog, Seed Packet, Order Form, Garden Plan, or Pencil Mark.
Conversation prompts
- Which seed catalog word feels most familiar today? word association
- Would you rather talk about Seed Items, Vegetables, Flowers, Places, or Memories? choice
- What sound, smell, color, or object belongs with seed catalog? sensory memory
40 large-print word cards
Full word bank
Seed Items
Seed CatalogSeed PacketOrder FormGarden PlanPencil MarkEnvelopePrice ListPlanting Chart
Vegetables
TomatoGreen BeanSweet CornLettuceCarrotCucumberPeaPumpkin
Flowers
MarigoldZinniaSunflowerPetuniaPansySnapdragonDaisyMorning Glory
Places
Kitchen TableMailboxGarden ShedPorch ChairSeed RackGarden BedTool BenchBackyard
Memories
Spring PlanningCatalog PageFirst SproutGarden RowMail OrderFavorite VarietyPlanting DaySummer Harvest
Activity details
- Who it is for
- Senior centers, families, caregivers, activity directors, adult day programs, church volunteers, and one-on-one visitors.
- Time needed
- 25 to 35 minutes
- Supplies needed
- Printed cards, pencils, and optional safe props such as a seed packet, catalog page image, garden plan card, mailbox picture, pencil, or kitchen table scene.
- Editorial status
- reviewed on 2026-05-24
Source and review: LargeWords editorial review; full source notes are listed on the topic overview.
Common questions
What is included in this seed catalog word cards word cards?
It includes 40 word cards, 14 prompts, 4 worksheet tasks plus a facilitator guide and a browser-generated printable PDF.
Who is this seed catalog word cards activity for?
It is designed for Senior centers, families, caregivers, activity directors, adult day programs, church volunteers, and one-on-one visitors. Use the prompts as conversation starters, not as a memory test.
Can I print it in a larger format?
Yes. The page supports Large and Extra Large type, Letter and A4 paper, and a black-and-white mode for ink-friendly printing.